A TEAM of engineers were happy to help when they heard a Teesside charity’s farm needed some maintenance work.

Daisy Chain, which provides a range of services for children with autism and their families from its Calf Fallow Farm site in Norton, needed some help to make its new pig pens secure.

And fortunately for them, staff from Darlington-based engineering firm Cummins Ltd, were happy to get their hands dirty.

Service engineer Graham Ingham said: “It’s great to be able to come down here and offer some time up to help. We’ve had a great time, it's an amazing place.”

Daisy Chain recently launched its Sponsor An Animal scheme which, for anything from £1 per week means sponsors can help feed, house and care for the animals. Sponsors receive a welcome pack and a certificate of sponsorship.

Matt Simpson, project manager at Daisy Chain said: 'We wouldn't be where we are today without the kind support of so many local companies like Cummins and the many individuals who sponsor an animal. For this we support are truly grateful.”

Anyone interested in sponsoring an animal or volunteering can call Daisy Chain on 01642 531248.